The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded a grant of nearly $1.16 mil-lion to the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS). The IMLS distributes these funds each year through state library agencies nationwide,

as part of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Each state, in turn, contributes at least $1.00 for every $2.00 of federal support. HSPLS is using the grant money to fund recent enhanced technology services such as the HSPLS Microsoft IT Academy, Sirsi-Dynix Enterprise website portal, ChiliFresh global patron interaction platform, Horizon online renewal option, the Gale Cengage Powerspeak Languages online database as well as continuing ac-cess to our online database collection, other popular resources such as eBooks and digital audio books, and to pay for network costs. “The addition of these enhanced technology services, particularly the HSPLS Microsoft IT Academy, will equip our library patrons – from keiki to kupuna – with the technical skills needed to become more successful in the classroom and more employable in the 21st century workplace,” said State Librarian Richard Burns. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org to see our online databases, a variety of infor-mation, and other services 24/7. A valid HSPLS library card is required to access these and other resources.

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Hawaii State Public Library System May 2012

Holo I Mua (move forward, advance)

is published monthly by theHawaii State Public Library System

Library Development Services3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205

Honolulu, Hawaii 96818Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882

Website: www.librarieshawaii.orgRichard Burns, State Librarian

Paul H. Mark, EditorBoard of Education:

For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net

Don Horner, chairpersonKeith Amemiya

Nancy BuddCharlene Cuaresma

Brian DeLimaKim Gennaula

Wesley LoCheryl Kauhane Lupenui

Jim WilliamsAngelica Wai Sam Lao, student representative

May 26-28 - Memorial Day Holiday; visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call your local library for public service hours.

June 23-July 1- 65th Annual Friends of the Library of Hawaii (FLH) Book-sale, McKinley High School Cafeteria. Proceeds benefit the Hawaii State Public Library System. For more information, visit the FLH website: www.friendsoftheli-braryofhawaii.org, call them at 536-4174, or contact your local public library.

Mark Your Calendars

See Patron Database, page 2

Sign up for Summer Reading Programs

Calling all readers! We invite you to participate in the 2012 Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) Summer Reading Programs which will be conducted from June 4

through July 7. Registration for the free five-week programs at public libraries begins on May 29. Participants who visit their local library and read at least one book per week are eligible to receive a free weekly reading incentive, while supplies last. In addition to reading, the programs will feature storytelling performances by outstanding sto-rytellers and artists. Performance programs will be highlighted in the Holo I Mua, June issue and on the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org. This summer, the HSPLS and the Department of Education will begin a spe-cial collaboration focusing on increasing summer reading program participation by

IMLS Awards HSPLS $1.16 Million Grant

See Summer Reading Programs, page 2

HSPLS will Consolidate its Patron Database

Hawaii State Public Library System’s patron database will undergo a purge of inactive accounts on June 1. Removing these accounts will provide an

updated, more accurate database for our business and management uses. Inactive accounts are accounts with expired library cards and:

• No borrowed library material in the past three years and• No outstanding items, charges or fees; and/or • Whose card holders are former residents who have relocated from Hawaii.

The record of a patron who has not borrowed library material in the past three years or more may be purged. Patrons who visit their local library, present their library card, and discover that their record has been purged can reactivate their card, free-of-charge, by completing a new library card applica-tion form and presenting it with their card and valid identification. The data-base clean-up procedure will not affect

HSPLS Receives $62,438 in Tax Refund Donations

Hawaii’s public libraries received $62,438 in tax refund donations in 2011 as thousands of taxpayers demonstrated their support for the Hawaii State Pub-lic Library System (HSPLS) by donating a portion of their 2011 tax refunds to the HSPLS Special Fund.

“Mahalo nui loa to all those who have contributed to Hawaii’s public libraries through this annual donation program,” said State Librarian Richard Burns. “Your continued kokua will allow HSPLS to purchase books and other materials that will benefit our library patrons of all ages.” Since January 2005, Hawaii taxpayers have donated $624,278 to the HSPLS Special Fund.

Hawaii Kai Public Library received a $2,000 donation and gift from the Nagoya Joto Lions Club and Hawaii Kai Lions Club April 19. Colleen Lashway (center), Hawaii Kai Public Library Manager, holds the donations and gift of a Girl’s Day Hina doll, presented by (l-r) Hideo Yamada, Nagoya Lions President; and Tom Jones, Hawaii Kai Lions President. The Lions clubs have donated about $46,000 and special Japanese gifts to the Library for the past 25 years.

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Summer Reading Program

June 4 to July 7

at all Public Libraries

(registration begins May 29)

Call your local public library

or visit

www.librarieshawaii.org

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65th Annual

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July 1, 2012

McKinley

High School

CafeteriaFor more information

call or visit536-4174

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BookSale

About 25 eighth graders and teachers from Kawananakoa Middle School visited the Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library April 5 for the School’s 2012 Career Shadow Day. Hawaii State Public Library System Support Staff representatives and Library staff presented information about Public Librarianship as a career and provided a guided tour of the Library. Zhan Hunt, the Library’s Children’s Librarian (far right), shares a laugh with the students after describing what her job entails.

The interim Manoa Public Library, located on the Noelani Elementary School campus since August 3, 2009, will close on

Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m. The book drop will close at the same time. Patrons must return borrowed items to other

public libraries. The closure of the interim Library allows the Hawaii State Public Library System

(HSPLS) to prepare for the opening of the much anticipated new Manoa

Public Library (shown here). A Grand Opening Ceremony is

being planned and will be conducted on

Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Details will be

announced at a later date.

Bon Dance @ Hawaii State LibraryLearn how to Bon Dance and see groups perform on May 19 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hawaii State Library Lawn. Information: visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call the Library at 586-3499.

Frankenstein stumble upon secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies. When Konrad becomes ill, Victor uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. Victor and his friends risk everything to go on a quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrad’s life.

Lauren DeStefanoWITHER(Gr. 9-12) In a society where a botched effort to create genetically-perfect people has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years, sixteen-year old Rhine is kidnapped and sold as an unwilling bride. She vows to do all she can to escape her mysterious captors. Can she outsmart them-before her time runs out?

David AlmondMY NAME IS MINA(Gr. 5-8) The neighborhood kids think she’s crazy, and her teachers declare her unteachable, but Mina just has a different way of looking at things. As she writes in her journal, Mina makes quirky yet profound observations about life and its many mysteries.

Kenneth OppelTHIS DARK ENDEAVOR: THE APPRENTICESHIP OF VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN(Gr. 7-12) Twin broth-ers Victor and Konrad

By Baron Baroza, Young Adult Librarian,Kaimuki Public Library

Morgan Spurlock COMIC-CON EPISODE IV: A FAN’S HOPE(Gr. 7-12) Oscar-nominated director Morgan Spurlock presents this photographic celebration of the San Diego Comic Con International. See enthusiastic fans of all ages in costume and read comments from celebrities like Kevin Smith, Ellen Page, Seth Rogen, Matt Groening, Olivia Wilde, and many more.

Rae CarsonGIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS(Gr. 7-12) Young Princess Elisa has become the wife of a handsome king whose country is in turmoil. There are evil enemies hunting her, and a daring revolutionary pursuing her because he thinks she could be his people’s savior. Elisa must find the power deep within herself to fulfill her role as the chosen one.

Anna PereraGUANTANAMO BOY(Gr. 9-12) After the events of 9-11, Khalid, a fifteen-year-old Muslim boy from England, is abducted while vacationing in Pakistan with his family. He is taken to Guantanamo Bay and held as an enemy combatant. Despite his innocence, Khalid has to endure the cruelty of his captors and the hopelessness in his heart.

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Patron Database, from front page

Summer Reading Programs, from front page

students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. “Multiple studies have proven beyond a doubt that children who con-tinue reading during the summer per-form better when they return to school in the fall, score higher on standardized tests, and are more active and engaged in the classroom,” said State Librar-ian Richard Burns. “To achieve these results, we are encouraging teachers to contact their local public library prior to the summer break to schedule class visits, create and share reading lists, and instill excitement for reading and the Summer Reading Program among their students.” This year’s program themes are “Dream Big READ!” (Children); “Own the Night” (Young Adult); and “Be-tween the Covers” (Adult). The 2012 HSPLS Summer Reading Programs are sponsored through a grant from the Friends of the Library of Ha-waii, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, Ko Olina Hawaii, Meadow Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen Distribution Group, Arm-strong Produce, Bowman Connectivity Solutions, Toshiba Business Solutions, Girard’s Dressing, Roberts Hawaii, The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, National Football League Charities, and Aloha United Way. Corporate sponsors include McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii, Hawaii Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay of Ha-waii, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Diamond Bakery Co., Ltd., The Islander Group, and local Friends Chapters. At press time, library officials were awaiting the confirmation of a few more sponsors. Performances featur-ing artists from the Statewide Cultural Extension Program are co-sponsored by the University of Hawaii’s Outreach College, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information: visit www.librarieshawaii.org, call your local library or pick up a copy of the Holo I Mua, June 2012 issue.

Comic book lovers rejoice! Thirteen selected public libraries will offer readers free comic

books on Saturday, May 5 in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day. Library patrons showing their valid Hawaii State Public Library System card will receive a special comic book, while supplies last. Each participating HSPLS library will offer a variety of comic books for all ages. Readers can choose from among popular series including The Avengers (same day the movie opens in theaters), DC Comics: The New 52, Dune, Peanuts, Smurfs, and Under the Faerie Moon Preview.The Friends of the Library of Hawaii is the overall sponsor of this year’s event; co-sponsors are Jelly’s the Original and Collector Maniacs. Participating public libraries include: Oahu – Aiea Public Library, Aina Haina Public Library, Hawaii Kai Public Library, Kailua Public Library, Kapolei Public Library, Liliha Public Library, McCully-Moiliili Public Library, Mililani Public Library, Waianae Public Library, Waimanalo Public & School Library; Big Island – Hilo Public Library; and Maui – Kihei Public Library and Lahaina Public Library. In addition to free comic books, Star Wars characters in full costume will make special appearances at eight participating libraries to encourage children to read. Library patrons are invited to bring their cameras for a photo opportunity with their favorite intergalactic heroes and villains:• 501st Legion Pacific Outpost (Star Wars “bad guys”) - 10 a.m. to noon at Aiea Public Library and

Waimanalo Public & School Library; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kailua Public Li-brary and Mililani Public Library.• Rebel Legion Hawaii (Star Wars “good guys”) - 10 a.m. to noon at Ka-polei Public Library; 2 pm. to 4 p.m. at Liliha Public Library and McCul-ly-Moiliili Public Library. • Oahu FanForce (various Star Wars characters) - 10 a.m. to noon at Aina Haina Public Library. Last year, a total of 1,766 people received a free comic book at partici-pating libraries and 729 people stood in line for photo opportunities with the costumed characters. Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call the hosting libraries for more information.

currently active library patrons. Internet computer users who do not borrow materials and only use their library card to access the library sys-tem’s Internet stations or subscription databases remotely, may notice that their accounts have been purged. These patrons can reactivate their accounts, free-of-charge, by completing a new application form and presenting it with their card and valid identification at any HSPLS library.

For the first time in the history of the Nene Award, two winners will share this year’s Award, the result of a tie vote: “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Bri-an Selznick and “The Lemonade War” by Jacque-line Davies. The annual Award is presented to the favorite fiction book based on a vote by the children of Hawaii in grades 4 through 6. This year, a total of 6,519 students from 80 public libraries, private and public schools statewide voted. Best-selling children’s book author Michael Buckley, the 2011 Nene Award winner for “NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society,” was a special guest and announced the co-winners April 12 before an audience of more than 700 invited guests at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Here are the student contest win-ners with distinguished guests (2nd row, l-r) Stewart Chun, HLA past-President; Alana Deppe-Mariota, Follett Library Resources; Cheryl Kauhane Lupenui, Board of Education member; author Michael Buckley; State Librarian Richard Burns; Mysti LePage, Nene Award Chairperson; and Tamar Nite, Scholastic Book Fairs.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day Get a Free Comic Book and Photo Op with Star Wars characters